Mark Matanes '71 to Be Inducted into UMB Athletics Hall of Fame

Jun 20, 2012

BOSTON, Mass.—The University of Massachusetts Boston
Department of Athletics has announced that former Boston State
College pitcher Mark Matanes ’71 will be inducted into the
Athletics Hall of Fame as a member of the 2012 induction class.

Perhaps one of the greatest hurlers in Boston State history,
Matanes will be one of 10 honorees who will be enshrined this
October in the university’s annual ceremony, which is also
celebrating its 10th anniversary.

A four-year letter winner with the Warriors, Matanes was the
go-to ace in the Boston State bullpen. Matanes, who ended his
college career as one of the most accomplished pitchers in program
history, held program records in career wins, total innings
pitched, strikeouts and appearances.

During his four seasons he amassed a career record of 16-4 with
a 2.85 earned run average. His standout play on the hill
earned him All-New England and Most Valuable Player honors in 1969.
Matanes helped the program to back-to-back New England Small
College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) playoff appearances his junior
and senior seasons, while serving as a co-captain in his final
season with the Warriors.

Following his graduation from Boston State, Matanes went on to
earn his master’s degree from Boston University. He
also earned his Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study from Boston
College while teaching adaptive physical education to special needs
children. He turned his education into a calling, working and
coordinating Massachusetts Special Olympics programs for the Boston
Public Schools. While doing all of that, Matanes also found
time for the game he loved serving as a coach for the South Boston
Babe Ruth Baseball League.

After dedicating his life to the city of Boston as a teacher and
coach, Matanes was recalled to active duty in 2005 with the United
State Navy. After returning home, Matanes would receive
perhaps one of the biggest honors of his life, as he was named a
2008 selection for the New England Babe Ruth Baseball Hall of
Fame.

Currently, Matanes serves as the State Commissioner of the
Eastern Massachusetts Babe Ruth Baseball. He and his wife Rosemary
have two children, Sara and Mark.

For more information about this year’s Hall of Fame
induction ceremony please contact Maria Marcelino at maria.marcelino@umb.edu or
call 617-287-7895.